Windows 9

With the Windows 10 release date looming, here are the top features we want to see

Microsoft has unveiled Windows 10. Stay tuned for more details...

Leaked screenshots and a video of the Windows 9 Technical Preview provide early glimpse of Microsoft’s next operating system

Microsoft is said to be planning to scrap the Windows Phone and Nokia branding in the wake of the next OS release

The Windows 9 notification centre is reportedly available on some builds of the OS

Despite seemingly confirming Microsoft’s next OS as Windows 9, it’s now suggested the software could simply be called ‘Windows’

Despite ongoing hatred directed at Windows Vista, the operating system was more popular than Windows 8

Microsoft are reportedly setting up two monthly updates for the Windows 9 Technology Preview

Windows 9 is rumoured to be a free update for Windows 8.1 users, with more incentives for other customers

Microsoft is planning to include interactive live tiles and a new notification system as part of Windows 9

The update will include design tweaks and the re-introduction of the Smart Menu

Microsoft have promised universal apps for Windows Phone, PC and Xbox with the release of Windows 9

The second update to Windows 8.1 will be reportedly be released to users on 12 August

Windows 9 could mark the end of the desktop on phones and tablets

Microsoft confirms first major Windows 8.1 update will drop in Spring 2014.

Windows 9, Google outages and Lloyds Bank's tech issues. Here are the stories that have got IT Pro readers hot under the collar this week.

Microsoft expected to tease attendees with operating system's new features at Build 2014 conference.